CNC Cutter Grinder

Pay: $22–$24/hour

Shift: 1st & 2nd Shift

Location: Carol Stream, IL

The Cutter Grinder sets up and operates a variety of grinding equipment to perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, and grinding of cutting tools, including drills, reamers, end mills, slab mills, and slotting cutters made from high-speed steel and solid carbide. This role creates or modifies cutting tools from blueprints or written instructions, modifies tool holders and boring bars, and ensures all tooling meets exact specifications through careful inspection and measurement.

• Set up and operate grinding and CNC equipment to recondition and modify cutting tools
• Grind and inspect tools, including drills, end mills, and reamers, to meet specifications and tolerances
• Read and interpret blueprints and written instructions to determine tooling requirements
• Adjust machine settings, speeds, and feeds as needed to achieve quality standards
• Monitor machine operations and troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Perform basic machine maintenance and replace worn tooling when necessary
• Use precision measuring instruments, including micrometers and calipers, to perform quality inspections
• Maintain coolant systems to ensure efficient machine operation
• Support CNC programming, documentation, and general shop operations
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

• 2–4 years of CNC machining or tool grinding experience
• Ability to program CNC machines (grinding experience preferred)
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills
• Experience using grinders and precision measuring equipment
• Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, and other inspection tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Basic computer skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carol Stream, IL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Carol Stream,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.